BMW recalls 1.4M vehicles due to risk of under-hood fires

BMW is recalling more than 1.4 million cars and SUVs in two U.S. recalls due to the risk of fires under the hood.

127 Texas gas stations accused of price gouging during Hurricane Harvey

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The state has formally notified 127 gas stations that they were guilty of price gouging during the Hurricane Harvey emergency. Ironically, a statement Monday from the Texas Attorney General's Office says numerous violations involved gas stations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of North Texas, an area where the weather was virtually unaffected by the storm.

Global wine shortage could hit in 2018

Time to stock up, wine lovers: a global wine shortage could be on the horizon due to an internationally poor harvest through 2017.

Puerto Rico gov seeks to cancel $300M Whitefish contract

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Puerto Rico's governor is demanding that the island's power company cancel the $300M contract with Whitefish Energy Holdings amid increased scrutiny of the Montana company following Hurricane Maria. Sunday's announcement by Gov. Ricardo Rossello comes as federal legislators are seeking to investigate the contract awarded to the small company from...

3 reasons why CVS would want to buy health insurer Aetna

A CVS-Aetna combination could create a health colossus that can reach deeper into the average customer's life to manage care and cut costs, according to analysts who follow the companies.

4,000 jobs up for grabs at Dallas seasonal job fair

Hundreds of people headed to Downtown Dallas Thursday afternoon in hopes of finding work over the holiday season.

NAACP issues travel warning against American Airlines

American Airlines has invited the NAACP to meet after the civil rights group warned African Americans against flying on the Fort Worth-based airline.

Not at home? Amazon wants to come in and drop off packages

Would you let a stranger in your house to drop off a package? Amazon hopes so. The online retailer said Wednesday that it will launch a service next month called Amazon Key that would allow delivery people to walk into your home and drop off a box when you're not there.

Product turns humidity into drinkable water

There's nothing like the pre-storm panic of a hurricane to highlight the need for clean water. Shelves are left bare as people race to stock up. But one Florida company has a unique solution for consumers: Drink the air.

Amazon says it got 238 entries for 2nd headquarters

NEW YORK (AP) - Amazon will be sorting through 238 proposals from cities and regions in the United States, Canada and Mexico that are hoping to land the company's second headquarters and the investment it'll bring.

Taco Bell's latest crossover: The Kit Kat Chocodilla

A spokesperson confirmed that the Chocodilla, as it’s called, is available in limited locations around Wisconsin.

Chick-fil-A debuting new Grilled Spicy Chicken Sandwich

For all of you Chick-fil-A fans, the fast food brand is debuting a new hot item for testing that is sure to spice up your life.

Target says customers want it to pause the "Christmas creep"

NEW YORK (AP) - Target says customers want it to pause the "Christmas creep." It says it wants to be more in tune with customers' mindset, so it plans to ease in holiday promotions this year while better recognizing Thanksgiving.

Southwest celebrates first 'unmanned' flight on new airplane

While the tech and auto worlds are getting ready for driverless cars, Southwest Airlines celebrated an "unmanned" plane of a different kind of Twitter this week.

California makes it illegal for employers to ask about salary history

An awkward job interview question — how much did you make at your last job? — is getting banned in some parts of the country, including California.

Several Disney resorts go pet-friendly

Soon it will be possible for guests to experience the magic of Disney with their four-legged family members.

Senators call on IRS to halt contract with Equifax

WASHINGTON (AP) - Seven members of the Senate Banking Committee are asking the Internal Revenue Service to rescind a $7.25 million contract with Equifax. The senators say the awarding of the contract shows a clear disregard for millions of Americans who had their personal information stolen. The contract came to light as Equifax's former chief executive made the rounds at a series of...

Amazon hiring for busy holiday season

Amazon says it plans to hire 120,000 workers for this year’s busy holiday season.